Joint Conference: Residuals & Biosolids and Innovations in Treatment Technology
May 6 - 9, 2025 | Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
Pre-Conference Workshops May 6 | Exhibition May 7-8
THE LATEST ABOUT RBITT25
This conference will be hosted by the Water Environment Federation in cooperation with the Chesapeake Water Environment Association.
Education
We are excited to announce the Residuals & Biosolids and Innovations in Treatment Technology (RBITT) 2025 Program!
The program is divided into three sections to ensure you can find what your are looking for. Section 1 is for Pre-Conference Workshops/Tours, Section 2 is the Residuals and Biosolids Program, and Section 3 is the Innovations in Treatment Technology Program.
Attendees will have the option to go to any of the sessions they choose with only one registration price.
For questions, please email RBITTConf@wef.org.
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Exhibition
General Sales are now Open!
Sponsorships are also available. See below for a listing of available opportunities:
View the Sponsorship Prospectus
Please contact Micah Tsoi at mtsoi@wef.org or by phone at +1.703.684.2409 for any further questions.
Exhibit & Sponsor Information
Conference Sponsors
Registration Information
Registration for the Joint Conference: Residuals and Biosolids & Innovations in Treatment Technology (RBITT) is now Open!
| Registration |
Early Bird Registration Fee Feb 11- Mar 28 |
Standard Registration Fee Mar 29 - May 9 |
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| Member* | Nonmember | Member* | Nonmember | |
| Full Conference | $715 | $1,025 | $925 | $1,335 |
| Full Conference Student | $0 | $225** | $0 | $290** |
| One Day Conference | $415 | $550 | $535 | $685 |
| Expo Only | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
*You must be an active WEF Member to qualify for these rates. Join or renew today.
**Student Nonmember: To qualify for the Student Non-Member rate, you must provide proof of enrollment in a minimum of six (6) credit hours at an accredited college or university and provide written documentation on school letterhead, verifying your student status.
RBITT 2025 Workshops and Tour Fees
| Item | Description | Date & Time | Member | Non-Member | Student Member | Student Non-Member |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop A | Poop to Power! Piscataway BioEnergy Facility - Overview and Tour of WSSC's Innovative Biosolids to Energy Facility | Tue, May 06 8:30am - 5:00pm |
$195.00 | $225.00 | $0.00 | $175.00 |
| Workshop B | Thickening Optimization - Process Improvements and Plant Benefits | Tue, May 06 8:30am - 5:00pm |
$195.00 | $225.00 | $0.00 | $175.00 |
| Workshop C | Biogas to Renewable Natural Gas - System Startups and Safety Protocols | Tue, May 06 8:30am - 12:00pm |
$100.00 | $125.00 | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| Workshop D | The Intersection of Collaborative Delivery and Biosolids Resource Recovery Projects | Tue, May 06 1:30pm - 5:00pm |
$100.00 | $125.00 | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| Workshop E | Thermal Drying: State of the Practice, Advancements, and Future Applications | Tue, May 06 1:30pm - 5:00pm |
$100.00 | $125.00 | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| Workshop F | From Data to Decisions: Building Robust Governance Frameworks for Online Process Data | Tue, May 06 8:30am - 5:00pm |
$195.00 | $225.00 | $0.00 | $175.00 |
| Workshop G | Design Considerations for the Implementation of Low Dissolved Oxygen BNR | Tue, May 06 8:30am - 5:00pm |
$195.00 | $225.00 | $0.00 | $175.00 |
| Tour | CHAR Pilot Tour | Fri, May 09 12:15 pm – 2:30pm |
$60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
To Register, follow these steps:
1. Look up your WEF Account entering your Last Name and Email.
2. Do not have an account? Click “Continue as Not a Member” to complete your registration.
For step-by-step instructions on the registration process,view the registration tutorial pdf.
Registration Fee Includes
- Access to Technical Sessions
- Networking events
- Digital conference proceedings
- Lunch & Reception – Wednesday, May 7
- Lunch – Thursday, May 8
Workshops are not included with conference registration.
Member Rate Qualifications
To qualify for member rates, you must have a current individual WEF membership, valid through the date of the event you are attending. You should have your member ID number. Though your institution may be a member of WEF, you must maintain an individual WEF membership to be eligible to receive the member rate.
Nonmember
If you are not a WEF member or your membership lapses and is not renewed by the time of the event, you will either have to join/renew your membership or pay the non-member rate for the event.
Students who are not members of WEF must pay the student nonmember rate and provide proof of student status, during the registration process.
Payment
Online registration payments are by credit card only (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express).
Cancellation and Substitution
A written request for cancellation/refund must be submitted by Friday, April 18, 2025. WEF will charge a 25% cancellation fee and refund 75%. No refunds will be issued for cancellations requested after this cancellationFriday, April 18, 2025. Rather than canceling, consider sending a substitute. An organization may submit a request to substitute one person for another in writing by Friday, April 18, 2025.
Important Note
All attendees must register with a unique email address. If you are registering on behalf of someone else, please enter the attendee's email address.
Housing Information
2025 Conference Co-Headquarter Hotels:
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
300 Light Street | Baltimore, MD 21202
Experience an exceptional stay at this downtown hotel designed for business and vacation travelers. Discover a unique blend of urban luxury and local hospitality with stylish rooms and suites that give you a sense of home and tech savvy enhancements that keep you productive. The convenient location makes it easy to walk to the convention center, area museums, historic landmarks and attractions like the National Aquarium or Camden Yards. Hotel Website (Not to be used for booking rooms)
Conference Rate: $229.00/night + 17.5% occupancy tax (tax subject to change)
Conference Government Rate: $150.00/night + 17.5% occupancy tax (tax subject to change)
Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
202 East Pratt Street | Baltimore, MD 21202
Embrace the unexpected during your getaway and let Baltimore’s vibrant culture and bold neighborhoods introduce you to something new. Stay with the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace along the Inner Harbor and find yourself conveniently close to the Baltimore Convention Center, some of the city’s top attractions and hidden gems alike, so every moment of your experience is packed with adventure and discovery. Plan your itinerary around the convention center, National Aquarium, Oriole Park, M&T Bank Stadium, and CFG Arena. Hotel Website (Not to be used for booking rooms)
Conference Rate: $229.00/night + 17.5% occupancy tax (tax subject to change)
Conference Government Rate: $150.00/night + 17.5% occupancy tax (tax subject to change)
Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Baltimore
Getting To and From
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (approximately 9 miles from downtown Baltimore)
Baltimore Development
Downtown Rise Action Plan (downtownbaltimorerise.com)
Discover Baltimore's New Development Projects | Visit Baltimore
Health/Public Safety
GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation | Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) (issa.com)
Downtown Partnership Hospitality & Safety
District Services — Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore
Corporate Social Responsibility/Volunteer opportunities
Policies, Terms, and Conditions
Questions? Please contact: Registration@wef.org
Friends of Biosolids & ITT Welcome Social
Join conference attendees for a welcome social hosted by the Chesapeake Water Environment Association.
Tuesday May 6 from 6:00-9:00 PM
Engineers Club
11 West Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Registration is $35 and includes 2 drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
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